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Mathematics is so beautiful, but many people haven’t realized this beauty yet. Sometimes, a few words would be enough to spark someone’s curiosity for math. For thousands of years, the…
The Feynman Learning Technique
If you want to supercharge your learning and become smarter, the Feynman Technique might just be the best way to learn absolutely anything.
How to Make a Hyperbolic Slot?
How do you put a straight rod through a curved slot? If you think it is impossible, you are wrong. We have prepared the instructions for you.
A Geometric Haircut
Imagine that your barber’s name is Zeno and he is doing 1/2 off haircuts. Probably he would do a geometric haircut. This is hilarious.
DIY.org
On DIY.org your kids can learn new skills, complete challenges, and build a portfolio of fun projects about STEAM topics. It is for kids K-8.
The Coach Who Led the U.S. Math Team Back to the Top
Po-Shen Loh is the US math team coach. Quanta Magazine recently spoke with Loh about his approach to coaching.
Tear Evaporation and Crystallisation Under a Microscope
Realtime crystallisation is 15 minutes, by speeding this up by a factor of 2.000% we can see this proces happening in 30 seconds.
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28 Mesmerizing Photographs That Reveal the True Beauty of Tears
Although tears are tiny droplets of fluid, there are secrets, stories, and moments behind each tear. They are the true expressions of ourselves.
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Becoming an Artist: Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is an artist known for creating works that use a pattern of dots. She rose to fame as an artist known for her paintings, sculptures, and performances.
How Mushroom Time-Lapses Are Filmed?
Louie Schwartzberg is a pioneering artist who has filmed some stunning footage of mushrooms growing over the course of 40 years.
Milk Crate
YouTube filmmaker Omozoc made a stop motion animation using 2854 photos for his utterly sweet milk crate project.
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Women in Math: The limit does not exist
This podcast, Women in Math: The Limit Does Not Exist is an effort to promote the visibility of women in mathematics.
Brains On
Brains On! is a science podcast produced by American Public Media for children and people interested in science.
Breaking Math
Breaking Math is a podcast that aims to make math accessible to everyone, and make it enjoyable. You're guaranteed to learn something new!
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Changing States Science Experiment
Eggs are rich in protein. When heat is applied, chemical bonds within the protein molecules are broken, forming new bonds between adjacent molecules. This creates a network of interconnected proteins,…
How to Make a Galton Board
Here is a beautiful math project for you. If you can follow the instructions carefully, you can get a very nice galton board.
How to Make a Tornado In A Bottle?
Create a water vortex in a bottle. The water is rapidly spinning around the center of the vortex due to centripetal force. This is an inward force directing an object…
